FY25 IIJA/IRA Bureau of Land Management Oregon/Washington (OR/WA) Wildlife Program
ID: 357547Type: Posted
Overview

Buyer

Bureau of Land Management (DOI-BLM)

Award Range

$1 - $2M

Eligible Applicants

Private Institutions of Higher Education

Funding Category

Natural Resources

Funding Instrument

Cooperative Agreement

Opportunity Category

Discretionary

Cost Sharing or Matching Requirement

Yes

Original Source

https://grants.gov/search-results-detail/357547
Timeline
    Description

    The Bureau of Land Management (BLM) is offering a funding opportunity under the FY25 IIJA/IRA Oregon/Washington Wildlife Program, aimed at supporting wildlife habitat restoration and climate resilience efforts on BLM-managed lands. This program seeks to protect wildlife habitats, enhance connectivity, and align with the Department of the Interior’s conservation goals, with a focus on engaging diverse communities and leveraging scientific data for decision-making. Eligible applicants include private institutions of higher education, state and local governments, tribal nations, and specific nonprofit organizations, with funding amounts ranging from $1 to $1,500,000 and a total estimated program funding of $2,000,000. Applications are due by March 14, 2025, and must be submitted electronically through Grants.gov; interested parties can contact Shelli Timmons at srtimmons@blm.gov for further information.

    Point(s) of Contact
    srtimmons@blm.gov
    Files
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    The Bureau of Land Management (BLM) announces a funding opportunity (NOFO L25AS00164) under the IIJA/IRA Oregon/Washington Wildlife Program with a total estimated funding of $2,000,000 for FY25 to support wildlife habitat restoration and climate resilience efforts on BLM-managed lands. The program seeks to protect wildlife habitats, enhance connectivity, and support conservation goals in line with the Department of the Interior’s priorities. Eligible applicants include state and local governments, tribal nations, and specific nonprofit organizations. Applications are due by March 14, 2025, and there is no cost-sharing requirement. Interested entities must register in SAM.gov and submit proposals through Grants.gov, detailing project objectives, budgets, and expected outcomes. The application will undergo a comprehensive review focusing on eligibility, merit, technical approach, and alignment with BLM priorities. Successful proposals could receive awards ranging from $1 to $1,500,000, with anticipated project durations extending to 2025-2030. This initiative demonstrates a commitment to collaborative wildlife conservation and climate resilience in partnership with various stakeholders.
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